In a season where plot twists and drama have been as frequent as a poorly timed commercial break, the New York Liberty are storming back into the WNBA Finals. But if you think they’re ready to pop champagne and dust off a banner, Sabrina Ionescu has a message for you. And it’s only four words long: “We’re not done yet.”
The Liberty didn’t just beat the Las Vegas Aces, the reigning champions—they sent them packing with an emphatic 76-62 win to clinch the semifinals series 3-1. That’s right, folks: New York dropped Game 3 like it was an old mixtape, only to rebound with the kind of finesse that makes you wonder if they’re actually part cat with nine lives. (They’ve got to be, right?)
And, of course, at the center of it all was Sabrina Ionescu, the undisputed queen of clutch. In Game 4, she casually strolled into the arena, dropped 22 points, snagged seven rebounds, dished out two assists, and swiped two steals. Oh, and did I mention she was raining threes like it was a monsoon? Five of eight from beyond the arc, folks—basically, she was shooting like a cheat code.
But here’s the thing. While the rest of us would be tossing confetti and throwing a parade down Fifth Avenue, Ionescu is over here, reminding her team that the job’s not done yet. You’d think she was channeling her inner Bill Belichick with that “on to the next game” vibe.
To be fair, the Liberty haven’t won a championship in their 27-year history, so yeah, maybe there’s a reason to keep the party balloons on ice for now. After all, this squad hasn’t exactly had the best luck in big moments. But with Ionescu at the helm, they’re rewriting their destiny faster than a Netflix series that gets picked up for a surprise second season.
As for their next opponents, the Connecticut Sun, well, they’re no strangers to heartbreak either. They’ve been chasing that elusive first championship for years—like an endless game of tag where nobody ever gets tagged. But this time, both teams are more determined than ever. The Sun clawed their way past the Minnesota Lynx in a hard-fought 3-1 semifinal victory, and now they’re ready to give the Liberty a run for their money.
Here’s the twist though: The Liberty might have the edge. Thanks to Ionescu’s leadership and ability to hit deep shots with the kind of ease that makes defenders question their life choices, New York is heading into the Finals with serious momentum. But if they want to finally hoist that trophy and stop being the bridesmaid of the WNBA, they’ve got to stay focused. No celebrating until the last buzzer sounds—because if Sabrina says, “We’re not done yet,” you better believe they’ve got unfinished business.
So, buckle up for the 2024 WNBA Finals, where the Liberty and Sun are ready to duke it out for their first-ever championship. Expect fireworks, fast breaks, and a whole lot of tension. Because in this battle, only one team gets to rewrite history—and the other gets to start working on their offseason tan.
